Reception House is excited to introduce our new program, Shift Start, our free five-week Food Manufacturing Training Program funded by Ontario’s Skills Advance Ontario (SAO) program. The Shift Start program delivers targeted technical, essential, and employability skills training aligned with current and emerging workforce requirements in the Food Manufacturing sector.
This training will include workshops on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and mock interviews, networking, workplace communication, job search techniques, conflict resolution, workplace etiquette, strengths and transferable skills, Employment Standards Act, and financial literacy.
In addition, participants will complete Food Production Cleaning & Safety Training, including Occupational Health & Safety, Wet Sanitation for the Food Industry, Food Safety Level 1, and Effective Cleaning and Sanitation. Training covers health and safety legislation, workplace rights and responsibilities, PPE use, injury prevention, ergonomics, sanitation procedures, food safety programs, good manufacturing practices, allergen control, and food processing plant sanitation best practices.
This program will have 5 cohorts:
🗓️ October 29th – November 27th, 2026
🗓️ January – February, 2027
🗓️ February – March 12, 2027
🗓️ March 15 – April 16, 2027
🗓️ May 3 – June 4, 2027
If you are interested in participating in this program, sign up for an information session to learn more HERE or reach out to 📞 519-575-2716 or employment@receptionhouse.ca.
If you are a food manufacturing employer interested in partnering with us for this program, please reach out to amanda@receptionhouse.ca.